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Asmita

Girl name · Indian

Meaningidentity, pride · Sanskrit

Asmita is an Indian girl name meaning “identity, pride”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Asmita and you get Matias. Same letters, different name.
  • Word funAsmita starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
  • GenerationAsmita peaked in 1994, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Asmita you'd meet today is about 31 years old.
  • HistoryAsmita first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1994–2025

024199420002017

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Asmita

Asmita is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “identity, pride”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Indian names

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Questions about the name Asmita

What does the name Asmita mean?

Asmita means “identity, pride” and comes from Sanskrit.

What is the origin of the name Asmita?

Asmita is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Asmita a boy or girl name?

Asmita is a girl name.

How popular is the name Asmita?

Asmita is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2017. It peaked at #11,778 in 1994, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Asmita?

Asmita is an Indian girl name meaning “identity, pride”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.